Montana Schools

There are 32 colleges and universities in Montana for you to consider.
The largest school, by student population, in Montana is The University of Montana, which is located in Missoula, and had 14,921 students in 2010.
And the second largest school in Montana is Montana State University. It is located in the city of Bozeman. In 2010 Montana State University had 12,348 students.

Popular Courses of Study in Montana

When planning your educational career path, you will not only have to choose a college from among Montana's 32 schools, but you will also have to choose from one of the 1,042 certificate and degree programs offered at these schools.
If you are undecided, you may want to consider pursuing an education in business, liberal arts or education, which are the most popular subjects in Montana for undergraduates.
There were 22,337 students that graduated from Montana schools in 2010. Of these, 16% studied business, 10% studied liberal arts and 10% studied education.
The remaining 64% of students graduated with degrees or certificates in subjects such as acting, communications or automotive.

Student Demographics in Montana

Choosing to pursue your higher education in a Montana school will put you in the company of the 53,143 students studying in Montana institutions.
Approximately 90% of the state’s college students are enrolled in undergraduate programs.
Of those enrolled in undergraduate programs in Montana, 78% are full-time students, while 22% are part-time students.

Montana has a relatively diverse student population, with 25% of undergraduate students identifying themselves to be from a racial or ethnic minority background, according to 2009 data.
The male to female ratio amongst undergraduates at Montana colleges and universities is 10 to 10.
And approximately 49% of undergraduate students are under 24 years of age.

Faculty Demographics in Montana

Just as the student population at Montana schools is relatively diverse, the faculty at Montana schools is also relatively diverse.
In 2009, of the 29,201 faculty members employed by Montana institutions, 28% identified themselves as being from a racial or ethnic minority background.
Around 46% of the Montana's faculty population consisted of male faculty.

Cost of Education in Montana

In Montana state, the average cost of an undergraduate education was $5,685 per year for the 2009 school year. This number factors in tuition, living expenses and financial aid. The average undergraduate education cost in Montana is less than the national average.
But this number can be misleading.
If you attend Carroll College, the state’s most expensive school, an undergraduate education will cost you in the ball park of $22,384 per year. But if you instead enroll at Blackfeet Community College, Montana's least expensive school, your will only have to pay around $2,190 per year.

Student Completion, Graduation and Retention Rates

The average number of students who graduate from degree and certificate programs in Montana every year is 22,337.
In 2009, approximately 1 out of 2 students who started college in Montana graduated.
And out of every 10 students who started their first year of an undergraduate degree 6 actually returned to study their second year.
This means that if you enroll in a Montana school for your undergraduate degree, there is a 58% chance that you will return to school the following year and 30% chance that you will graduate after 4-6 years.

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Montana Schools

There are 32 colleges and universities in Montana for you to consider.
The largest school, by student population, in Montana is The University of Montana, which is located in Missoula, and had 14,921 students in 2010.
And the second largest school in Montana is Montana State University. It is located in the city of Bozeman. In 2010 Montana State University had 12,348 students.

Popular Courses of Study in Montana

When planning your educational career path, you will not only have to choose a college from among Montana's 32 schools, but you will also have to choose from one of the 1,042 certificate and degree programs offered at these schools.
If you are undecided, you may want to consider pursuing an education in business, liberal arts or education, which are the most popular subjects in Montana for undergraduates.
There were 22,337 students that graduated from Montana schools in 2010. Of these, 16% studied business, 10% studied liberal arts and 10% studied education.
The remaining 64% of students graduated with degrees or certificates in subjects such as acting, communications or automotive.

Student Demographics in Montana

Choosing to pursue your higher education in a Montana school will put you in the company of the 53,143 students studying in Montana institutions.
Approximately 90% of the state’s college students are enrolled in undergraduate programs.
Of those enrolled in undergraduate programs in Montana, 78% are full-time students, while 22% are part-time students.

Montana has a relatively diverse student population, with 25% of undergraduate students identifying themselves to be from a racial or ethnic minority background, according to 2009 data.
The male to female ratio amongst undergraduates at Montana colleges and universities is 10 to 10.
And approximately 49% of undergraduate students are under 24 years of age.

Faculty Demographics in Montana

Just as the student population at Montana schools is relatively diverse, the faculty at Montana schools is also relatively diverse.
In 2009, of the 29,201 faculty members employed by Montana institutions, 28% identified themselves as being from a racial or ethnic minority background.
Around 46% of the Montana's faculty population consisted of male faculty.

Cost of Education in Montana

In Montana state, the average cost of an undergraduate education was $5,685 per year for the 2009 school year. This number factors in tuition, living expenses and financial aid. The average undergraduate education cost in Montana is less than the national average.
But this number can be misleading.
If you attend Carroll College, the state’s most expensive school, an undergraduate education will cost you in the ball park of $22,384 per year. But if you instead enroll at Blackfeet Community College, Montana's least expensive school, your will only have to pay around $2,190 per year.

Student Completion, Graduation and Retention Rates

The average number of students who graduate from degree and certificate programs in Montana every year is 22,337.
In 2009, approximately 1 out of 2 students who started college in Montana graduated.
And out of every 10 students who started their first year of an undergraduate degree 6 actually returned to study their second year.
This means that if you enroll in a Montana school for your undergraduate degree, there is a 58% chance that you will return to school the following year and 30% chance that you will graduate after 4-6 years.